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Background Cholecystocolonic fistula (CCF) is a rare complication of advanced Mirizzi syndrome (MS) and often presents with chronic watery diarrhea due to abnormal bile entry into the colon. The optimal role of endoscopic treatment in MS with CCF remains uncertain.
Koichiro Miyagawa +6 more
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Gallstone Ileus: Strangulation of the Small Bowel Following a Remote History of a Cholecystectomy [PDF]
Gallstone ileus is rare complication of cholecystitis or cholelithiasis due to the formation of an aberrant communication between the gallbladder and small bowel. The movement of the gallstone to the small bowel may cause bowel obstruction.
Sammy Shihadeh +3 more
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Gallstone Ileus: A forgotten rare cause of intestinal obstruction
Gallstone ileus is an uncommon complication of cholelithiasis, with a high morbidity and mortality rate - usually related to the delayed diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. Diagnosing gallstone ileus needs a high index of suspicion.
Al-Obaid Omar
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Gallstone ileus is a rare entity and constitutes an uncommon complication of gallstone disease. It is caused by the impaction of a gallstone in the gastrointestinal tract and may cause serious symptoms or even life-threatening complications. It should be
Ioannis G Gkionis +9 more
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Hepatic Subcapsular Hematoma: A Rare Complication After ERCP: A Case Report and Review of Literature
ABSTRACT Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is widely used for diagnosing and treating biliary and pancreatic disorders, yet it carries a risk of complications, including the rare development of subcapsular hepatic hematoma (SHH). We report the case of a 32‐year‐old woman who presented with abdominal pain following ERCP for gallstone
Anwar Zahran +5 more
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GALLSTONE ILEUS: A RARE CAUSE OF INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION
Gallstone ileus is an uncommon complication of cholelithiasis, with a high morbidity and mortality rate, usually related to the delayed diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. Diagnosing gallstone ileus needs a high index of suspicion.
Hitendra K. Desai +4 more
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Laparoscopic two-stage procedure for gallstone ileus
Gallstone is a rare cause of bowel obstruction and is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Here, we report a case of gallstone ileus treated by laparoscopic two-stage procedure.
Koichi Inukai +3 more
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Lessons Learned From Cholecystectomy for a Giant Gallstone
ABSTRACT Giant gallstones are a rare phenomenon that may pose technical challenges for surgeons. We describe the case of an 81‐year‐old female who presented to our regional health service with acute cholecystitis and a computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrating a possible porcelain gallbladder.
Shasha Haycock +5 more
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Beyond Cystic Fibrosis: Recognising Shwachman‐Diamond Syndrome in the Respiratory Clinic
Our case shows how SDS can mimic CF (borderline sweat electrolytes, recurrent lower respiratory infections, pancreatic insufficiency) but diverge in trajectory and management. Over 42 years, our patient demonstrated: (1) recurrent infections, (2) persistent pancreatic insufficiency and (3) intermittent neutropenia.
Freda Yang +3 more
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